nBased on the masterpiece film from Studio Ghibli cofounder Isao Takahata. nWhy did she choose to come to earth? n nWhy did she long for this world? n nAn old bamboo cutter and his wife find a tiny girl inside a bamboo shoot and raise her. The mysterious little princess grows rapidly into a young lady, enthralling all who encounter her--but ultimately, she must face her fate and be punished for her crime.n